The Bay Hotel

Hotels
Village & Life
8.8 (1275 reviews)
69 Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8040 , Cape Town , ZA

Facilities

Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Parasailing nearby
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Sauna
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent staff service
Beautiful location and views
Cons:
Breakfast service chaos
Some maintenance issues in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.38
Some concerns about cleanliness in the cabana room with drain issues, impacting overall experience.
Service
9.35
Staff were attentive, friendly and provided exceptional service.
Location
9.39
Fantastic location right in front of the beach with beautiful views.
Room Quality
8.84
Rooms were luxurious, but some were dated and had maintenance issues.
Amenities
8.87
Excellent amenities including the spa, sauna, and swimming pool.
Value for Money
8.33
Perceived as a bit pricey for the experience.
Food and Beverage
8.38
Food quality varied; breakfast service was chaotic, impacting overall satisfaction.
Overall Experience
8.85
Overall enjoyed the stay despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 20:49

Property Description

Welcome to The Bay Hotel, your luxurious retreat nestled in the stunning Camps Bay area of Cape Town.

Relaxation and Wellness
Indulge in our full-service spa, where rejuvenating massages, body treatments, and facials await you. After your treatment, take a dip in one of our four outdoor swimming pools or unwind in our sauna for the ultimate relaxation experience.

Dining and Entertainment
Savor delectable meals at our two on-site restaurants or enjoy 24-hour room service for a cozy night in. Quench your thirst at one of our vibrant bars, including a beach bar and poolside bar, while soaking up the beautiful surroundings.

Convenient Amenities
Our hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and business facilities to ensure a seamless stay. With comfortable guestrooms featuring Smart TVs and spacious sitting areas, you’ll find a perfect blend of comfort and luxury.

Don’t miss out on your dream getaway; book your stay at The Bay Hotel today!

Important information:

  • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CPT

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-in is available

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1275 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.38
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 8.84
Amenities: 8.87
Value for Money: 8.33
Food and Beverage: 8.38
Overall Experience: 8.85
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WhitiKitty NONE
10
Fabulous Hotel
Pros:

Loved our stay here. Great location and views. Staff very friendly, professional and helpful. Great room and facilities. Bar and restaurant was great. Hope On Hop Off bus stops right opposite the hotel. Many restaurants in walking distance from the hotel but we ate at the hotel which was very good.

2026-06-09 via Tripadvisor
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Leanne family_with_children gb
6
Nice location
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The room description online suggested that we were booking a connecting room, which was one of the reasons we chose it as we were travelling with children. However, on arrival, it wasn't what we would consider a true connecting room. The rooms shared access to a small hallway, but this area was not private or secure. As a result, we couldn't safely leave both room doors open to allow easy access between rooms, which is typically the main benefit of a connecting room for families with young children. I feel the description could be clearer so that guests know exactly what to expect when booking.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Bhavish couple ke
7
Great overall stay. Good room setup. Would definitely visit again
Pros:

Fantastic beachfront location with beautiful sunset views. The room was comfortable and well maintained, and the easy access to the beach made the stay even better. A relaxing and enjoyable experience overall. 🌅😊

Cons:

The breakfast selection was quite repetitive and could benefit from more variety. The only downside to the room was the shower design, as it was not fully enclosed, causing water to splash onto the bathroom floor.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Lauren couple za
9
Will go back
Pros:

It’s comfort in inclement weather and its close proximity to the v and A waterfront to meet friends for dinner.

Cons:

Super breakfasts and really great staff at every level starting with the gate guard to the chef who actually gave me the receipe to his fantastic cheese cake!

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Lauren couple za
9
Worth a return visit.
Pros:

Had a sudden medical emergency and they could not have been more helpful.

Cons:

That in the Capes often inclement winter weather there were many different places to sit with coffee a nice roaring fire and a good book.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Hendrick solo_traveller za
10
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple au
9
Awesome 5 night stay. Will definitely return.
Pros:

Fantastic location.
Very comfortable room.
Staff were super friendly & helpful.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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jomevans NONE
10
Fantastic Stay
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, in a perfect location in Camp's Bay. Exceeded expectations on location. Staff & food was exceptional - in particular the cafe; lunch & evening BBQ offering. Highly recommend sampling. Beautiful spacious room. Exceptional spa treatments; offers & therapists. Rates alongside the best ever & we travel a fair bit to many different chains & locations.

2026-06-06 via Tripadvisor
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Lauren couple za
9
All said and done it’s a great stay conveniently located. We will be back!!
Pros:

It has an interesting layout with different spots to sit and read on those days when the Fairest Cape decides to be not so fair. We had a few days that were too windy or rainy to be “oot n aboot”
Not to mention a great kitchen with great staff. Scott Melvin at the Bistro Cafe produces amazing cheesecake and even parted with the recipe with a smile. Can’t wait to try to reproduce it at home. Our overseas guests had a medical problem and that was attended to smartly.
Above and beyond.
Thank you Bantry Bay’ers.

Cons:

The hot water for showers or bath is only lukewarm. For a cold fish like me, it was not so nice and soaking in the tub just is not an option as the water is cold before the bath water is “yay high”. Our heated towel rail was replaced promptly once we reported its demise.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Denise solo_traveller za
8
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Zenzile couple za
10
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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OxanaT122 NONE Bucharest
10
Such an amazing place!
Pros:

Everything, from the location, to staff, services and amenities - was great. I enjoyed my stay there very much!

2026-06-04 via Tripadvisor
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Lungelo couple za
9
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Passenger34199420921 NONE Addlestone, Surrey, England
10
A great stay in Camps Bay
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and efficient, room comfortable and breakfast great. Well located for trips around the area. The security team were helpful and very efficient.

2026-06-03 via Tripadvisor
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Amukelani solo_traveller za
10
Pros:

The view nd the cleanest😔

Cons:

They making one thing for breakfast

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Thaisa couple br
10
The place to be in Cape Town
Pros:

Wonderful hotel at the best place of Cape Town

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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ABN ATTORNEYS couple za
10
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Amyi23travel Couples Woodbridge, Suffolk, East Anglia, England
10
Beautiful hotel, amazing location and great staff!
Pros:

We stayed at The Bay Hotel for 4 nights on our first visit to Cape Town. The hotel is in a great location, with many restaurants located within walking distance, the beach across the road, and the hop on, hop off bus stop right outside the hotel gates.

Our room had a sea view and was huge! A separate seating area, a smart tv, a walk in shower and endless cupboard space. The mini bar was restocked daily with soft beverages and snacks which was a lovely touch! Hats off to the cleaning staff who do a fantastic job! One of my favourite things was getting in from dinner to a turned down bed, complete with a hot water bottle!

We had breakfast daily at the hotel and it was superb! The omelettes are amazing and my partner loved the eggs Benedict!

One morning we took advantage of the massage vouchers given on arrival and went to the spa. It was slightly oversold as coming with a fruit platter and bubbly but we didn’t miss these. The massages we both had were extremely relaxing so we’re glad we done this! It also filled some time during a storm which prevented us exploring more of the city.

The only issue we encountered was the water for showering was never very hot. We have maintenance come out to our room twice but it didn’t seem to make a difference. It was hit and miss, sometimes it got warm (never scalding hot like I personally like), other times it didn’t but we learnt to persevere in the end.

All the staff were lovely and accommodating on the site, the security guards at the front of the hotel always smiley and happy to greet us. Would definitely stay here again on our next visit to Cape Town!

2026-06-01 via Tripadvisor
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Laurence solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

What an unbelievable hotel, the location is perfect to walk straight on to the beach, the hotel itself is beautiful, the room was great with a sea view. The pools were all lovely. Breakfast was brilliant and cooked to order. The staff were all so nice and attentive and made us feel so welcome. Especially Solomon who took great care of our group around the pool, nothing was too much. We will definitely be back next year for the marathon week

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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lucienne couple nl
10
We will be back!
Pros:

We loved our stay. Good food, nice bar, sports facilities and the staff is very helpful.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee